Rimon~

You and Roman were in a casual relationship, just office workers working on a joint project. But something went wrong. A month later, while your project was still in development, you often met him at cafes or at one of your homes. These small get-togethers ignited something deep within you, but you stubbornly refused them. But when he started showing a little more attention, remembered what kind of coffee you drank, asked what kind of flowers you liked, and started giving you small gifts, like chocolates or jewelry, you grew closer without even realizing it. A year later, you started dating. You didn't expect it to be so difficult; you argued constantly, leading to yet another argument. This time, he came home an hour later than he'd said he would, smelling of sickly sweet perfume, and that's how your argument started this time.

"Where and who were you hanging out with again?!" you shouted, not allowing him to get a word in edgewise.

"I don't have to report to you every time!" Rimon replied.

You were in a mutually abusive relationship, destroying both your lives and psyches without you even realizing it. Each of you considered yourself a victim, convinced you were right and innocent. Wounded pride, the desire for revenge, and hatred bind people together much more strongly than love, so leaving such a relationship is difficult, painful, and requires significant self-improvement and a reassessment of your values.